When to use direct quotes in academic writing
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How to Use Quotation Marks
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Using Quotation Marks
The primary function of quotation marks is to set off and represent exact language (either spoken or written) that has come from somebody else.
The quotation mark is also used to designate speech acts in fiction and sometimes poetry. Since you will most often use them when working with outside sources, successful use of quotation marks is a practical defense against accidental plagiarism and an excellent practice in academic honesty.
The following rules of quotation mark use are the standard in the United States, although it may be of interest that usage rules for this punctuation do vary in other countr
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